Russell W. Pratt, Sr.

November 5, 2013

Russell W. Pratt, Sr., 76, of Columbia City, Ind., passed away Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, at his home. Born June 7, 1937, in Reed City, Mich., he was the son of John A. and Leola (Campbell) Pratt.

He served in the Army from 1956 to 1959 and married Heddy Dietrich on Jan. 30, 1960, in Ft. Wayne. They had lived in Churubusco before moving to St. James City in 1999. In July they moved back to Columbia City. He hauled milk from the farms to the dairy. He was a member of Wesley Chapel UMC in Churubusco. He was a jack of all trades and could fix anything. He was a pilot and also enjoyed deep sea fishing.